Department of anaessthesia

Research Fields and Staff

Professor N S Levitt

Diabetes and hypertension health systems research, the foetal origins of chronic diseases, the glycaemic index of foods, mechanisms underlying the metabolic sequelae of obesity and antecedent hypoglycaemia.

Dr I L Ross

National registry for Study of Addison’s Disease and polyglandular autoimmune syndrome

Cortisone replacement therapy and impact on multiple organ syndromes in Addison’s Disease

Assessment of quality of care in the Diabetic Clinic at Groote Schuur Hospital.

Dr J Dave

Prevalence of undiagnosed hyperglycaemia in patients presenting with acute strokes

Incidence of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures in patents with inflammatory bowel disease

Metabolic consequences of antiretroviral therapy
Dr C Ekpebegh

Audit of Maternal and Foetal Outome for pregestational and gestational Diabetes

Dr A R Isiavwe

Carotid intima media thickness measurement in subjects with type 2 diabetes.

Contact Details

Postal Address: Divisions of Endocrinology and Diabetic Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Observatory, 7925

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

DIVISION OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(Gastrointestinal Clinic)
Acting Head of GI Clinic: Professor P.C. Bornman

Divisional Profile

The Gastrointestinal Clinic is a multi-disciplinary clinical unit consisting of Medical and Surgical components. This report primarily reflects the Medical component. The Clinic carries a large clinical load and offers a number of specialised services, with clinical and applied research interests in: Hepatobiliary disease; Colorectal disease; Oesophageal disease; Inflammatory bowel disease; H.pylori related disease; and Nutrition. The Clinic is involved in a number of collaborative research projects.

Divisional Statistics
Permanent and Long-term Contract Staff

Lecturers	3
Research Staff	2
Administrative and Clerical Staff	1
Total	6

Students

Masters

3

Research Fields and Staff

Mrs T. Marks

Research Assistant: inflammatory bowel disease and nutrition; genetic studies in IBD (collaborative work with Oxford University, Christian Albrechts University in Kiel, Germany, and the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, University of Kentucky, USA)
Dr G.A. Watermeyer

Specialist: probiotic in the maintenance of ulcerative colitis (AstraZeneca research fellowship); risk of malignancy in inflammatory bowel disease treated with Azathioprine or 6-Mercaptopurine; the pathobiology of Barrett’s oesophagus (with C. van Rensburg [TBH]); TB versus Crohn’s disease; genetics of gastric cancer; ; evaluation of mucins in IBD; NOD2 mutations in TB; drug trials – various

Dr DP Epstein

GIT diseases in HIV; Osteoporosis in IBD; creation of a national IBD registry; Azathioprine in Ulcerative Colitis; differentiating intestinal TB from Crohn’s Disease; endoscopy database design

Dr DA Levin

Dyspepsia.

Contact Details

Postal Address: GI Clinic, E23, New Main Building, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, 7925

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

THE ALBERTINA AND WALTER SISULU INSTITUTE OF AGEING IN AFRICA/ DIVISION OF GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Head of Institute of Ageing in Africa: Professor Monica Ferreira

Head of Division of Geriatric Medicine: Dr Sebastiana Kalula
Institute Profile
The Albertina and Walter Sisulu Institute of Ageing in Africa (IAA) is a Cross-Disciplinary Group which incorporates the divisions of Geriatric Medicine, Psychogeriatrics and Gerontology. The vision of the IAA is to be an academic, clinical and research centre of excellence and relevance in Africa. Its mission is to facilitate the delivery of the highest standard of inter-disciplinary, in-context training for health and allied professionals, and evidence-based clinical and social care for older persons, whilst undertaking appropriate research and audit upon which policy and planning for older persons may be based. The mission is achieved through inter-disciplinary partnerships and teamwork; human resource development; and continuous risk assessment within current legal, ethical and financial constraints. The IAA is a leader in the area of research on ageing in sub-Saharan Africa, and enjoys international recognition and acclaim. Research projects comprise a substantial element of training as well as a high degree of implementability, and draw in visiting researchers, graduate students, policy makers, planners and community agencies alike. The IAA was admitted to the International Longevity Center Global Alliance in June 2005.

Institute Statistics
Permanent and Long-term Contract Staff

Director	1
Senior Consultant	1
Consultant	1
Registrar	1
Medical Officer	1
Technical Assistant	1
Administrative and Clerical Staff	1
Total	7

Honorary Staff

Visiting Professor	2
Visiting Researcher	1
Senior Lecturer	1
Lecturer	1
Total	5

Students

Doctoral	2
Masters	1
Total	3

Research Fields and Staff
Professor Monica Ferreira

Director; social gerontology; population ageing; health sociology; economics of ageing; social impact of HIV/AIDS; physical and cognitive functioning; ageing in Africa

Dr Sebastiana Kalula

Senior Specialist; Head, Division of Geriatric Medicine; epidemiology of dementia; falls; quality of care.

Dr Linda de Villiers

Specialist, Division of Geriatric Medicine; stroke risk factors and rehabilitation; post-discharge stroke community care

Contact Details

Postal Address: The Albertina and Walter Sisulu, Institute of Ageing in Africa, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Observatory 7925

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

DIVISION OF HAEMATOLOGY

Head of Division: Professor N. Novitzky